Local MC and Essential Vitamins Crew affiliate Mic Excel recently dropped a new video for "Dear Prudence," a tribute to the late Beatles singer John Lennon and "every brilliant mind that passed away before their time." With guest vocals from Melissa Coccionitti and a gritty, melodic beat from EVC producers Cove and DJ Optimus Prime, Excel delivers lines about his past, getting older, and wishing he could sing in his typically self-reflective manner. The Mouse Media productions video for the track includes the Buffalo landmark North Park Theater and a vivid reenactment of Lennon's tragic death as Mic Excel is gunned down walking home to end the clip. While it serves as a painful reminder of the loss of a brilliant artists over thirty years ago, the honest lyricism and evocative instrumental make for a fitting tribute to a legendary songwriter.

Mic Excel and Mouse Media Productions keep raising the bar when it comes to finely crafted hip-hop from Buffalo. Case in point:  Mic's awesome mix FML Chronicles Part One: Flat Black.

Featuring a who's who of local emcees and excellent production by Cove and Optimus Prime, there is a little somethin for everyone here. Raw, intelligent, laid-back grooves give way to hard edged beats and fantastic samples. The first track, "Eff,Em,EL" sets the mood, as Mic introspectively questions life and the society around him. From there the disc continues to elevate thanks to sound production and thought-provoking rhymes. Other hot tracks include "the Ultimate Supplement", "Fanta Flavors" and "Buillion Cubes".

Keep your eye on Mic and Mouse and Mouse Media. As talented as these cats are they're equally as ambitious. Get this now.